Leeds United delivered one of the standout performances of the Premier League season as they defeated Chelsea 3–1 last night, preventing Enzo Maresca’s side from narrowing the gap on leaders Arsenal and Manchester City. The result comes as a major setback for Chelsea, who entered the fixture with a chance to strengthen their position in the title race but instead left Elland Road frustrated and outplayed.
The hosts started with high intensity and were rewarded early when Jaka Bijol powered home a header in the sixth minute, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Leeds continued pressing with purpose, disrupting Chelsea’s buildup and forcing errors in midfield. Their energy paid off again just before halftime as Ayumu Tanaka doubled the advantage in the 43rd minute after a swift counter-attack carved open the Chelsea defence.
Maresca’s men showed brief signs of resurgence after the restart, pulling one back through Pedro Neto in the 50th minute. The goal appeared to give Chelsea momentum, but Leeds remained disciplined, compact, and hungry for more. Every Chelsea push forward was met by a resilient Leeds back line and a relentless midfield press.
